As Governments Ease Up on Criminals, Is It Time for Recruiters to Do the Same?
There have long been criticisms of the harsh penalties handed down to those convicted of nonviolent drug charges in the United States.
Tag: Background checks
How the Fair Credit Reporting Act Affects Hiring and Firing
Employers that engage third-party agencies for assistance in conducting background checks on employees or job applicants or gathering information for workplace investigations must strictly adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s (FCRA) notice and authorization requirements.
4 Tips for Helping Jobseekers with References
As recruiters, you may work directly with jobseekers to perfect their résumés and help them stand out among a sea of applicants. Besides making sure the résumé is flawless, you should also work with candidates to make sure they have a solid reference list—otherwise, the candidate runs the risk of being passed over.
Ban-the-Box and Salary History Prohibitions: Impact on Employers
Class action lawsuits involving the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) are not the only compliance concern for employers performing background checks in an increasingly complex legal environment. In addition, employers are impacted by state and local requirements, including “ban the box” laws and salary history prohibitions. This article is a brief introduction to these […]
New Orleans ‘Ban the Box’ Ordinance Takes Effect March 1
New Orleans, Louisiana, is joining the ranks of cities and states “banning the box” from its job applications.
6 Background Screening Options That You Should Use for Your Next Hire
Background screening is a step in the employment process that involves analyzing past and present details about a prospective employee before hiring. In the past, a background check was not necessary for the hiring process as companies were more concerned about the skills and qualifications of a potential employee. However, due to the drastic changes […]
Job Applicants with Criminal Charges, Convictions: What Can Employers Do?
Employers often use job applications to seek information about candidates’ conviction records. Criminal background checks are often performed before hiring an employee. The reasons for seeking the information seem obvious, but unfortunately, how the information can be used is not.
6 Background Screening Options That You Should Use for Your Next Hire
Background screening is a step in the employment process that involves analyzing past and present details about a prospective employee before hiring. In the past, a background check was not necessary for the hiring process as companies were more concerned about the skills and qualifications of a potential employee. However, due to the drastic changes […]
New North Carolina Law Offers Protections Against Negligent Hiring
A new North Carolina law offering protections against negligent hiring and retention claims is set to take effect on December 1.
The Company that Hires Ex-Convicts
Most people who have filled out job applications have at one time or another seen the question asking whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime. This could mean either a misdemeanor, relatively minor crimes punishable by up to a year in jail, or felonies, serious crimes that could be punished by years […]